Sugary drinks may increase the risk of liver problems — at least in older women. Image credit: Tatjana Zlatkovic/Stocksy. The liver is a vital organ of the body, helping with metabolism and removing dangerous substances from the blood. Damage to the liver can be detrimental to the body’s health. Researchers are still seeking to understand...
By Matt Stefanski • Published August 10, 2023 • Updated on August 10, 2023 at 11:42 pm NBC 5 News Following a rise in COVID cases and hospitalizations across the country this summer, as well as a “mini-surge” in the Chicago area, questions have surfaced about what precipitated the uptick and whether it can be traced to a specific variant. The EG.5 omicron subvariant, also...
The AD-Detect™ Test for Alzheimer’s disease, a blood-based biomarker test, is now available for purchase by consumers in the United States. Image credit: Jasmin Merdan/Getty Images. Quest Diagnostics has introduced the AD-Detect™ Test for Alzheimer’s disease, a blood-based biomarker test available for purchase by consumers. The new test allows individuals to gauge their risk of...
Potassium iodide (KI) is a type of iodine a person may receive during a radiation emergency. It works by preventing the thyroid from absorbing a type of radioactive material. KI is a type of medical iodine salt. The thyroid can use iodine to produce thyroid hormones. In cases of radiation emergency, KI can block the...
A burning sensation can affect almost any part of the body but is common on the skin. A person may experience pins and needles, heat, or a sharp, prickly pain as part of a burning sensation. This article looks at some potential causes of burning sensations, when to contact a doctor, and what treatments are...
By Christina Manian, RDN Updated on August 7, 2023 We’ve all been there—you leave your water bottle on your desk all weekend, have too many glasses of water around the house to count, or leave a tumbler on your bedside table semi-permanently. You may wonder whether it’s safe to drink the water that’s been left...
By Korin Miller Published on August 7, 2023 Fact checked by Nick Blackmer TikTok users are warning people that eating too many cherries can cause gastrointestinal issues. Though cherries do contain fiber, it’s more likely that their sugar alcohols are giving people diarrhea. To avoid stomach issues, stick to eating a single serving or two...
It may still feel like summer, but the fall is quickly approaching — along with the risk of seasonal viruses. On “CBS Mornings” Monday, Dr. Céline Gounder, a CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, shared what you need to know about protecting yourself from COVID-19, the respiratory illness RSV and...
Mitchel L. Zoler, PhD August 03, 2023 Time-restricted eating (TRE) can be a practical, easy-to-follow way for some people to control their daily food intake and lose weight. It precludes a person’s need to pay close attention to how much they eat as long as they confine consumption to a limited time window. Plus, results from several...
by Katherine Livingstone, The Conversation Credit: Shutterstock A juicy burger is a staple in many Australians’ diet. Yet research shows regularly eating red meat can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. But is eating a beef burger worse for your health than eating a lean grass-fed steak? And how much red meat...
